Wine is special to us. Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec, Zinfandel, Syrah. Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling, Gewürztraminer. These are all very common grape varietals and they are all relatives of each other. [bctt tweet=”Wine gets its flavor mostly from the grape itself.”] The grape variety, the soil, the terroir, the microclimate all lead to the flavors…
What is the definition of being successful? Is it making more money than you know what to do with? Is it having letters after your name that people aren’t even sure what they mean? Or is it simply being happy? When Mike and I decided to enter the wine business, we knew it wasn’t going…
I am not a morning person. I’m not really sure I’m a night person either. Maybe I’m a midday person! I seem to come into my prime somewhere around 11am. Is there even a word for that? I think I should come up with a term and then trademark it to make some major bucks! Who can help me come…
Rodney Dangerfield of Wine From an October 5, 2016 article in Forbes: “The #MerlotMe movement dedicated the month of October to the Merlot grape—a varietal that has suffered the slings and arrows of outrageous movie lines (read: Sideways) for far too long and has quietly been staging a steady, quality-driven comeback. To be sure, this…
Down Under with #WineStudio Although visiting Australia is on my bucket list, because of the beautiful photos I have seen, I must admit that I know very little about the country and its wine. But that is where Protocol Wine Studio comes in. An opportunity provided by to the amazing Tina Morey. Exploring the region through…
Argentina = Malbec There is no doubt that Argentina’s flagship variety is Malbec. According to Eric Asimov, “When consumers think of Malbec, only one country comes to mind: Argentina”. Although it originated in South West France, where it is called Cot, the most acreage of Malbec in any country is in Argentina. When choosing a Malbec from…
I love October! The leaves start to change (maybe the only thing I will miss when permanently living in California.) Morning air is crisp, but nice enough to wear one of my many cozy hoodies in the afternoon. Octoberfest beers, show up on tap, and don’t get even get me started on all the pumpkin…
What’s Your Favorite Wine Varietal? Take a second to think about your favorite wine. Choose a favorite varietal and mentally remind yourself what you liked or disliked about the last few bottles you have tasted. Whether you are conscious about it or not, you have a wine type. Wine regions are classified according to their…
